Will Zalatoris plans spinal fusion surgery, will miss 2027 season
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Will Zalatoris announced on October 15, 2026, that he will undergo spinal fusion surgery next month. This procedure will prevent him from competing in any events throughout the 2027 calendar year. Zalatoris, who has faced ongoing back issues, made the announcement to reporters, marking a significant step in his recovery process. The timing of the surgery suggests a lengthy rehabilitation period ahead for the golfer.
- •Zalatoris will have spinal fusion surgery next month.
- •He will miss all of 2027 due to the procedure.
- •The golfer has been dealing with back problems.
- •Zalatoris made the announcement on October 15, 2026.
- •Recovery will likely be a long process.
- 12:33 AMESPN Golf — Zalatoris says he'll have spinal fusion surgery, won't play at all in 2027
"Will Zalatoris told reporters Wednesday that he will undergo spinal fusion surgery next month and will miss all of 2027.
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